So…What Have We Learned?
1,000 Stories
How do leaders navigate crucial inflection points? That’s what hosts Joe and Reid set out to find out on this season of 1,000 Stories. There are so many inflection points in the course of building, scaling, and sustaining a business–so what are the tools and tactics that today’s best leaders have in their back pocket in order to navigate those inflection points in a way that is not only sustainable for the business, but also sustainable for them as people? Throughout the season, we’ve spoken to multiple business leaders to gain their perspectives on the matter. Join hosts Joe Mills and...
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The Best Way To Filter Advice with Tiffany Sauder
1,000 Stories
There’s never been more expert advice accessible to leaders than there is today. A quick search online and you’ll find tips from countless resources on how you can navigate your particular leadership or business problem. Everyone has something to say. But the catch is: Who should you follow? Tiffany Sauder, CEO of Element Three, sits down with Joe Mills on this episode of 1,000 Stories to share her perspectives on how she’s able to openly receive feedback and advice, and confidently discern whether or not to follow it. In this episode, you’ll learn: How looking at...
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Ignoring Noise & Following What’s Right for Your Business with Kelley Stacy
1,000 Stories
Ever found yourself wondering if leaders should stick to the norm or do what's best for their own company? It's like wading through a jungle of "best practices" for leadership – a real head-scratcher. Especially when we're all bombarded with advice on how to be a top-notch leader, figuring out what clicks with you can be a real puzzle. And, let's be real, in times like the crazy rollercoaster of the pandemic, it's not about doing what everyone else says; it's about doing what actually works for your unique business (and the people who make it up). Kelley Stacy, President and CEO of SMC...
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A Guide to Navigating New Markets with Tim Leman
1,000 Stories
Challenges and opportunities. It’s the inherent balance that comes with entering new markets. You’ll overcome one and encounter the other. But what is most important is how you navigate through both. Tim Leman, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Gibson Insurance, joins Reid and Joe to share the key to entering, navigating, and growing within new markets. With Gibson Insurance going from a regional to a national firm, Tim talks about the importance of focusing on navigating leadership transitions, building a supportive culture and community, and how to balance performance and avoid...
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Investing in the Right Leaders with Adam Ringo
1,000 Stories
Business acquisition isn’t just about considering the assets you’ll gain but also the leader you’ll work with. Can you work with them long-term? Are your values aligned? A leader’s identity and personality can often complicate your plans, whether you’re looking to buy a business or even partner with one. Understanding and respecting the different types of leaders will help you navigate these scenarios more productively. In this episode, Adam Ringo, Managing Partner at Watercourse Investments, shares valuable insights about identity, leadership, and more. In this episode,...
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Uncovering Your True Purpose with Wes Cate
1,000 Stories
“Who am I?” It’s a lifelong question many of us ask ourselves. We all have many roles and responsibilities, yet those are not the answer to the age-old question. Where do you go to unpack this question and unlock the answer to help you grow? Wes Cate, Founder of Creatio, a company that helps senior executives lead through complexity with clarity, courage, and compassion, shares in-depth insights to help us tackle this topic, illuminating the differences between identity and purpose. In this episode, you’ll learn: How your identity is made up (and it might not be...
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How to Define Your Identity with Mark Caswell
1,000 Stories
There’s no question what you do affects how you think about yourself. What happens when you realize your role for years no longer fits? For Mark Caswell, that means stepping down as CEO of Resultant and discovering he’s more than a title. Mark Caswell is now a board member at Resultant but is still learning more about his identity. He joins host Joe Mills on 1,000 Stories to talk about transitioning and bringing in a new CEO, how it impacts his identity, and where he goes next. In this episode, you’ll learn: How your role doesn’t have to define you. People...
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How Do Leaders Navigate the Impact of Change?
1,000 Stories
A business’ inflection point is a critical moment that determines its future. Whether it’s taking on more capital or getting acquired, leaders are bound to have stories of how they navigated through these difficult circumstances—and that’s what hosts @Reid Morris and @Joe Mills intend to find out in the newest season of 1,000 Stories. Listen for a discussion about what you can learn from the episodes to come, how the show’s format will change, and what effects inflection points could have on a leaders’ personal life. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why you should listen...
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Expanding What’s Possible with Rachel Downey
1,000 Stories
Knowing and seeing what’s possible is the first step to making it come true. For Rachel Downey, Founder and CEO of Share Your Genius, it was discovering that it was possible to run a business at make time for her daughter simultaneously. Rachel sits down with Joe and Reid on this episode of the 1,000 Stories podcast to tell the story of how the idea of Share Your Genius came to her on her hospital bed, just after having her daughter, and how her vision for the company played a role in its growth. She also talks more about her non-linear career path, deciding what to be...
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Balancing Business and Martial Arts with Jamie Bradley
1,000 Stories
What are you fighting for? Most fighters might think that it’s all about their record and having more wins than losses. But in Muay Thai, it’s often about fighting to become a better version of yourself. Jamie Bradley, Muay Thai instructor and Gym Owner of KruFit, joined the 1,000 Stories podcast to talk about the beauty of Muay Thai, its impact on her life, the transition from being an athlete to a business owner, and more. In this episode, you’ll learn: You improve more from your losses than from your wins. Process over product. It’s better to lose from...
info_outline"Pain and frustration lead to great innovation, don’t they?"
Marcus Sheridan is an international keynote speaker and author of the book, "They Ask, You Answer". He is an expert in communication, sales, and marketing, and has used his knowledge to become one of the most trusted voices in his space.
As an author and speaker, Marcus teaches others how to communicate in a way that builds trust and generates transformation: by getting in front of issues before they become a problem. Listen in as he dives deep into what he learned from the recession in ‘08, and how he has continued to grow in self-confidence and reduce his doubt among a few big career shifts.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
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The impact of leaning into innovation during a recession
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How to remove doubt by using the “They Ask, You Answer” framework
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How vanguard communication can be used to resolve concerns, eliminate doubt, and encourage a positive response
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Follow Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcussheridan/
They Ask, You Answer: https://marcussheridan.com/they-ask-you-answer/